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This paper analyzes China's water pollution situation in both inland rivers and lakes. It provides a detailed picture of the water pollution situation, as well as an assessment of current policy instruments, institutional, and investment structures, of... See More +This paper analyzes China's water pollution situation in both inland rivers and lakes. It provides a detailed picture of the water pollution situation, as well as an assessment of current policy instruments, institutional, and investment structures, of which these three components have formed the analytical framework for the report. The paper is organized as follows. Chapter 1 describes the general water resource situation with reference to water availability, river systems, water quality, and emissions. Chapter 2 provides an assessment of water pollution management in terms of (a) legislation and policy instruments; (b) the institutional framework; and (c) financing. Chapter 3 then provides a framework of priorities and recommendations for reforming water pollution management systems and improving water resource management in China, including references to international experience and lessons learned in other parts of the world.
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World Bank. 2006. China water quality management : policy and institutional considerations. East Asia and Pacific environmental and social development discussion paper. Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2006/09/7139712/china-water-quality-management-policy-institutional-considerations